For Joe Dixon--Dog Lover

2008-11-17 Thread Christine Aguila
I've been meaning to post these for you, Joe, and I have finally got around to it. Sorry it took me so long. These aren't great photos, but the dog is sure cute. Memphis Dog I http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8245651 Memphis Dog II http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8245652

RE: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/11/16 Sun PM 11:59:07 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: California fires Bob W wrote: Some good photos of the fires in CA here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7731706.stm I particularly like #5,

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread mike wilson
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last year they became a very popular item, among the more money than brains set, Are you calling Cotty rich? - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for

Re: Old paper - to what use?

2008-11-17 Thread mike wilson
From: Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/11/17 Mon AM 05:20:44 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Old paper - to what use? From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Are you talking about photographic paper? Yes. Sorry if I used the wrong term. I

Re: PESO 2008 - 167 - GDG (related pics from SF)

2008-11-17 Thread John Celio
Nevertheless, it was a referendum by popular vote. Civil rights should not be left for the masses to take away as they see fit. If southern states had voted on civil rights for minorities during the 1960s, do you really think anything would have changed? No. There will always be a part of

PESO Caught in motion

2008-11-17 Thread Igor Roshchin
Hello All, Sorting photos from Camp Hollywood (an annual swing-dance festival in Los Angeles), I found a photo with a funny effect: http://42graphy.komkon.org/swing/ch-2008/1-selected/IMGP4504_1.html *istDS, 1/20s, f/4.5, ISO 400, Pentax 18-250. I don't remember what I was doing then. In any

Re: Old paper - to what use?

2008-11-17 Thread Lasse Karlsson
From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Are you talking about photographic paper? Yes. Sorry if I used the wrong term. I don't mean modern paper made for like inkjet or laser printing, but plain old photographic paper for

RE: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/11/16 Sun PM 11:59:07 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: California fires Bob W wrote: Some good photos of the fires in CA here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7731706.stm I particularly like #5,

RE: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/11/16 Sun PM 11:59:07 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: California fires Bob W wrote: Some good photos of the fires in CA here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7731706.stm I particularly like #5,

Re: PESO 2008 - 167 - GDG (related pics from SF)

2008-11-17 Thread PN Stenquist
Far too much anger here. That never solves problems. But I'll have no more to say about it. Paul On Nov 16, 2008, at 11:55 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 16, 2008, at 7:42 PM, PN Stenquist wrote: In an earlier post you called the Mormons fundamentalist radicals. No. I said that

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last year they became a very popular item, among the more money than brains set, in my neck of the woods. You'd see whole herds of 'em out enjoying nature from the nearest paved surface. So all I got to do to get away from them is go off-road. -- PDML

Re: PESO - Boris, weeks 42-45

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Enjoyed the variety of shots and composition. I feel that greater DoF would make the flower shot even more pleasing. Especially taken with the sea scape. Egret observer made me smile. Good stuff! Jack --- On Sun, 11/16/08, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL

Re: GESO: Blueswoman Ana Popovic

2008-11-17 Thread Dario Bonazza
Thanks Boris, Yes, you're right about too tight framing. I also notice that when reviewing my pictures (especially #10). Perhaps is sort of revenge for other times when I'm too far from the subject, or perhaps is just an attempt for being there... Then, sometimes I find that some cropping will

Re: GESO: Red Bull Air Race - Perth 2008

2008-11-17 Thread David Savage
2008/11/17 Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hmmm, do you live in Perth, David? Yes, I live in one of it suburbs. Pretty impressive piloting, I must say. I recall when I was young, almost little, I had a chance to play Flight Simulator of that era. I recall that I chose some simple plane

Re: Peso Erin at the Royal Winter Fair today

2008-11-17 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 11:34 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Big congrats to Erin, Dave. And nice pic. Cheers, Christine Thansk Christine. The value of this pony just went up about 75%. To bad its not ours. Dave - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL

Re: PESO Caught in motion

2008-11-17 Thread David J Brooks
Interesting effect, but i thinkl it would work better if bothe the dancers were in a focus zone. Not to say i don't like it.:-0 Dave On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 5:05 AM, Igor Roshchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, Sorting photos from Camp Hollywood (an annual swing-dance festival in Los

Re: PESO 2008 - 167 - GDG

2008-11-17 Thread David J Brooks
Nice colours and framing. Your camera shoots in colour.?? :-) Dave On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 7:26 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From the No On Proposition 8 rally today in San Jose ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/167-rights.jpg Rights! - San Jose 2008 Olympus E-1 +

Re: Old paper - to what use?

2008-11-17 Thread ann sanfedele
Lasse - I made some abstract geometric images exposing photo paper to light with various configurations of covering it up with various objects... trouble is you then have to photo that as it won't last - or at least I couldn't figure a way to do it. I made a hell of a mess trying to print

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/11/08, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Here is a use for both a Segway and, apparently, a Californian. At about 3min 10secs, if you don't want to be exposed to all the ego massaging. http://video.kenblockracing.com/flash/small_player/preloader.swf?

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread P. J. Alling
mike wilson wrote: From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last year they became a very popular item, among the more money than brains set, Are you calling Cotty rich? Only relatively... ;-) -- You get further with a kind word and a gun, than with a kind word alone. --Al

Re: For Joe Dixon--Dog Lover

2008-11-17 Thread P. J. Alling
If you cropped the second as a vertical, using maybe a little less than 1/3 of the frame it would make for a nice dog portrait. Christine Aguila wrote: I've been meaning to post these for you, Joe, and I have finally got around to it. Sorry it took me so long. These aren't great photos, but

Re: Old paper - to what use?

2008-11-17 Thread Lasse Karlsson
From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lasse - I made a hell of a mess trying to print with my inkjet on an old piece of Ilford multigrade RC. Hi Ann, What kind of mess did you make? Did the ink and the printer get messy? You could take up painting, perhaps :) Yes, I have done some and

Re: PESO 2008 - 167 - GDG (related pics from SF)

2008-11-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 17, 2008, at 4:54 AM, PN Stenquist wrote: Far too much anger here. That never solves problems. But I'll have no more to say about it. Paul What a ridiculous assertion! Do you think the colonists of the American Revolution were not angry? If they weren't, we'd all be shouting Hail

Re: Old paper - to what use?

2008-11-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Old gelatin silver paper cannot be used in an inkjet printer. The ink will not stick properly to the paper surface. And, unless you fix the paper, it will eventually darken and discolor. Unless you're going to get to work in a wet darkroom, the paper is worthless and should be recycled.

Re: PESO 2008 - 167 - GDG

2008-11-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Dave! Yes indeed: it does. :-) Godfrey On Nov 17, 2008, at 6:32 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Nice colours and framing. Your camera shoots in colour.?? :-) http://homepage.mac.com/godders/167-rights.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread 272yb
I just see people who are to lazy using them to walk their dog.. And yes anytime the government gets involved with things the worst it gets and they always say they need more and more money, example the Public fool (school) system... -- Original message --

Re: Old paper - to what use?

2008-11-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Unless you fix that paper, (under no more light than a safelight), it will turn gray then totally black very quickly. You won't have great pictures for very long. It seems like a poor use of photo sensitive paper to run it through fixer wash and dry it, just to print an inkjet image, (which

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread P. J. Alling
More courage than I'd have after a bottle of Jack Danial's, I wouldn't want to be anywhere near a semi controlled car on foot or on a Segway. mike wilson wrote: From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/11/16 Sun PM 11:59:07 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE:

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Pretty much, they're useless off a relatively smooth surface, though I'd love to see one get stuck in the mud, especially with one dude I saw dressed immaculately in white riding it. (It was a sight, one of those times I cursed myself for leaving the camera in the car. John Sessoms wrote:

Re: Old paper - to what use?

2008-11-17 Thread ann sanfedele
Lasse Karlsson wrote: From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lasse - I made a hell of a mess trying to print with my inkjet on an old piece of Ilford multigrade RC. Hi Ann, What kind of mess did you make? Did the ink and the printer get messy? yeah it didn't take -- it was glossy

Re: Wide zoom (and not zoom) lenses redux

2008-11-17 Thread Margus Männik
Hi, from your list - despite everything - DA*16-50. QC problems? In this case we shouldn't even mention Sigmas. Distortions? It's digital age - shoot RAW, correct 'em with software. You got it all with your camera (Photo Laboratory, I mean). Besides, IMO the real problems with this lens are

Re: PESO: LX Self Portrait

2008-11-17 Thread drew
Yup, love that... Drew. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is a self portrait of the Lx. Shot with Ektachrome 100 plus. Joe http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8244099 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
We are surrounded with wildlife preserves and Gray Lodge State Wildlife Area, where state permits may be issued allowing duck, goose and pheasant hunting and where I went earlier this AM. In all the years I've been stalking wildlife in Gray Lodge, I've never seen so many Snow Geese both on the

Re: Old paper - to what use?

2008-11-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Lasse, Hi, nice to see you posting. Have you considered trading the paper for some prints. Can you find someone who is still running a wet darkroom and printing service? Would they take paper in trade for some printing? Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 10:41 AM, Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL

Re: PESO: LX Self Portrait

2008-11-17 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 9:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is a self portrait of the Lx. Shot with Ektachrome 100 plus. Joe http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8244099 Very cool photo! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread PN Stenquist
Nice stuff. Now that's one heck of a flock. No room to land on the pond. Paul On Nov 17, 2008, at 1:38 PM, Jack Davis wrote: We are surrounded with wildlife preserves and Gray Lodge State Wildlife Area, where state permits may be issued allowing duck, goose and pheasant hunting and where I

Geso. A gallery from the Royal Winter Fair

2008-11-17 Thread David J Brooks
Made a small gallery of the shots from Sunday. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2008-rawf-nov16/index.html Enjoy Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Hay Bales

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/12/2008 3:53:51 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All comments appreciated. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=342 K10D, FA [EMAIL PROTECTED], f/8, ISO 200, 1/500 *I keep this lens on the K10D virtually all the

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread David J Brooks
Good shots Jack. Dave On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:38 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are surrounded with wildlife preserves and Gray Lodge State Wildlife Area, where state permits may be issued allowing duck, goose and pheasant hunting and where I went earlier this AM. In all the

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/12/2008 3:45:33 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Looks good Frank, and you could almost fool me that you didn't know the photog was taking it! Regards, Bob S. = What he said. Clever. Though it looks like you are opinioning the woman in

Re: OT PESOs: Global Warming

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/15/2008 3:29:49 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Two PESOs from a global warming rally this afternoon in Hyde Park http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08/08_11/08_11_bear/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08/08_11/08_11_globe/01.htm D

Re: PESO: Br'er Fox

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/12/2008 6:46:35 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#415945995_zgZm9-XL-LB He was suning himself in our backyard and scoping out our cat. Luckily the cat was inside the sunroom, but they were watching

Re: Peso Erin at the Royal Winter Fair today

2008-11-17 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 4:33 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. Just getting back from the fair, and thought i would post this shot. The Royal is a big deal around here. Championships for the National riders. Erin qualified in a Sport Pony suitablity program, hunter/jumper

Re: PESO: Oak canopies

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/13/2008 9:49:37 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Enclosed are two photos I took the other morning. I like the reds here in the dawn light. (I've also quit worrying about taking cliche photos.) Comments appreciated...

Re: PESO: Gagging!

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/14/2008 1:53:46 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: AH!!!...NO MORE BILLS! Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=345 == Heh. I think it should be leaning forward for no more bills, as in up chu... Marnie aka Doe

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-17 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 2:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/12/2008 3:45:33 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Looks good Frank, and you could almost fool me that you didn't know the photog was taking it! Regards, Bob S. = What he

Re: PESO 2008 - 167 - GDG

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/17/2008 6:32:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 7:26 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From the No On Proposition 8 rally today in San Jose ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/167-rights.jpg Rights! - San

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Paul. Yes, it was. It's a three mile drive around the visitor area and there was relatively little open water to be seen. Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: Hay Bales

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciated, Marnie! Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Hay Bales To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 10:58 AM In a message dated 11/12/2008 3:53:51 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Nice of you, Dave. Thanks! Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 10:59 AM Good shots Jack. Dave On

Re: PESO: Gagging!

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks! I agree, it would have been better displayed that way. :P Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Gagging! To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 11:14 AM In a message dated

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/17/2008 11:15:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, nice to see you back, Marnie! Thanks for the comment, and thanks to Boris and everyone else who I have yet to thank. Much appreciated. cheers, frank == Yeah, been busy (some

Re: PESO Caught in motion

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/17/2008 2:05:36 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello All, Sorting photos from Camp Hollywood (an annual swing-dance festival in Los Angeles), I found a photo with a funny effect: http://42graphy.komkon.org/swing/ch-2008/1-selected/IMGP4504_1.html

Re: PESO: Last Night Shuttle Launch

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/14/2008 5:39:31 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Less than an hour ago Endeavor went up successfully. http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#417112348_xNWeL-L-LB Walt === How cool to get a shot of that! Nice. Marnie aka

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Thank you, Marnie. Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Pennington Barn To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 11:37 AM In a message dated 11/15/2008 2:59:52 P.M. Pacific Standard

Re: LX Self Portrait

2008-11-17 Thread Ken Waller
Cute, although it almost looks like you're giving ypourself the finger! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: LX Self Portrait Here is a self portrait of the Lx. Shot with Ektachrome 100 plus. Joe

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread Ken Waller
Gray! The sky is supposed to be GRAY! And all my friends in California tell me the sky is always blue ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 11:14 PM Subject: RE:

Re: Wide zoom (and not zoom) lenses redux

2008-11-17 Thread Ken Waller
If the store doesn't want my business I'm just as happy to save money. That's what I thought many years ago when I stopped dealing with that store. That stores policy was actually very good for me. It led to me being able to get equipment directly from Pentax at a great cost save. Kenneth

RE: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread Bob W
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last year they became a very popular item, among the more money than brains set, Are you calling Cotty rich? I believe Cotty's net worth is about £17-, and he still has more money than brains. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Old paper - to what use?

2008-11-17 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Hi Bob, and thanks. No, I haven't really thought about trading, since I think the paper may be too old to be of any real use. But I guess I could ask someone, or maybe just give them away for free to someone who at least wants to give them a try. Thanks also Godfrey and P.J. - yes, you may

RE: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread Bob W
Here is a use for both a Segway and, apparently, a Californian. At about 3min 10secs, if you don't want to be exposed to all the ego massaging. http://video.kenblockracing.com/flash/small_player/preloader.s wf?vendor_id=204media_id=9183bgcolor=FFautoplay=0 that's probably even

RE: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread Bob W
Gray! The sky is supposed to be GRAY! And all my friends in California tell me the sky is always blue ! they're probably looking at negatives. Or on acid. Maybe both. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

RE: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread John Celio
Pretty much, they're useless off a relatively smooth surface, though I'd love to see one get stuck in the mud, especially with one dude I saw dressed immaculately in white riding it. (It was a sight, one of those times I cursed myself for leaving the camera in the car. Segways can be taken

60-250 mm lens

2008-11-17 Thread Frits Wüthrich
I pre ordered this lens a few weeks ago from http://www.TeKaDe.de It was supposed to be available around Christmass, now I received an email from TeKaDe that it is delayed till January 2009. Frits -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 17, 2008, at 12:30 , John Celio wrote: Pretty much, they're useless off a relatively smooth surface, though I'd love to see one get stuck in the mud, especially with one dude I saw dressed immaculately in white riding it. (It was a sight, one of those times I cursed myself for

Re: 60-250 mm lens

2008-11-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
Pentax's Lens Development Road Map has had it as such since since Sept. 22 that I know of, as well as the DA* 55 ƒ1.4. The DA 15 ƒ4 sometime in spring, and the DA* 30mm no date announced yet. Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Nov 17, 2008, at 12:52 , Frits Wüthrich wrote: I pre

Re: PESO: Last Night Shuttle Launch

2008-11-17 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Less than an hour ago Endeavor went up successfully. http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#417112348_xNWeL-L-LB Walt WOW! Great shot! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri

Re: Geso. A gallery from the Royal Winter Fair

2008-11-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, That series stirs some memories from when my wife and I were dating. I liked the photos, especially 6963 of your daughter at the railcoming at you. Does that pony like to put it's head down? Some fine shots with the head and ears up. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 12:57 PM, David

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/11/08, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I believe Cotty's net worth is about £17-, and he still has more money than brains. You bastard! £18 I'll have you know. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, I like the 2nd better than the first. The birds seem less confusing, but the first shot surely shows a record of how crowded things are. The vultures in the third shot are interesting. They are all turned away from the camera and the rock looks a bit like a scull. I wish the distance haze

Re: Peso Erin at the Royal Winter Fair today

2008-11-17 Thread PN Stenquist
What Frank said. Congratulations are certainly in order. Paul On Nov 17, 2008, at 2:11 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 4:33 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. Just getting back from the fair, and thought i would post this shot. The Royal is a big deal

Re: PESO: Oak canopies

2008-11-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Hi Marnie and thanks for the comment. It's good to see you are still about and posting, looks like you are cleaning out your mailbox. Doug will be happy. Hope everything is going well for you, and the fires stay far away. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

What was the name of the USA issued Pentax SLR that was equivilent to the ProgramA?

2008-11-17 Thread JC OConnell
What was the name of the USA Pentax SLR that was equivilent to the ProgramA JC O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: PESO: Last Night Shuttle Launch

2008-11-17 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks all for the feedback. :-) Walt On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 4:19 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Less than an hour ago Endeavor went up successfully.

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Bob. Yeah, I like the second flock shot best, also. More open and crisper image. Although I didn't intend it, the first was shot at 320mm. A setting I try to avoid in most cases. Vultures weren't a hazy distance away, just up sun, but the effect is much the same. Jack --- On Mon,

Re: What was the name of the USA issued Pentax SLR that was equivilent to the ProgramA?

2008-11-17 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Time for The Pentax Bible: http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/A/program.html - Mensaje original De: JC OConnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: lunes, 17 de noviembre, 2008 22:34:59 Asunto: What was the name of the USA issued Pentax SLR that was

PESO: Your Move

2008-11-17 Thread PN Stenquist
K10D with DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 65mm. F3.2 @ 1/20th, ISO 1250 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8250298 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: Your Move

2008-11-17 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 4:48 PM, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K10D with DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 65mm. F3.2 @ 1/20th, ISO 1250 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8250298 You certainly caught the moment! The look of concentration of the fellow facing us, the other's head resting on his

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread Brian Walters
Excellent images of the Snow Geese, Jack. I probably prefer the first one by a small margin. The 80-320 proves yet again what a surprisingly good lens it is. The image of the vultures is less successful - into the sun, as you mention, didn't help, but it would have been nice if the ones on the

Re: PESO: Your Move

2008-11-17 Thread PN Stenquist
Thanks Frank. Much appreciated. Paul On Nov 17, 2008, at 4:52 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 4:48 PM, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K10D with DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 65mm. F3.2 @ 1/20th, ISO 1250 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8250298 You certainly caught the

PESO: Grizzled

2008-11-17 Thread PN Stenquist
K10D with DA* 50-135 at 50mm. F3.2 @ 1/200th, ISO 1250 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8250358 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:38 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are surrounded with wildlife preserves and Gray Lodge State Wildlife Area, where state permits may be issued allowing duck, goose and pheasant hunting and where I went earlier this AM. In all the years I've been stalking

Re: What was the name of the USA issued Pentax SLR that was equivilent to the ProgramA?

2008-11-17 Thread Rick Womer
Program Plus. http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 11/17/08, JC OConnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: JC OConnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: What was the name of the USA issued Pentax SLR that was equivilent to the ProgramA? To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/17/2008 12:05:14 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Gray! The sky is supposed to be GRAY! And all my friends in California tell me the sky is always blue ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f = They used to be before they

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread P. J. Alling
...and yet still unable to go where a good trail bike can take you. Oh, Gaud. Ridden and manufactured by the same kinds of people who think ATV's are bad for the environment. Lord save the world from /stupid/ hypocrites John Celio wrote: Pretty much, they're useless off a relatively smooth

Re: What was the name of the USA issued Pentax SLR that was equivilent to the ProgramA?

2008-11-17 Thread P. J. Alling
I believe that would be the Program Minus err Plus... Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Time for The Pentax Bible: http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/A/program.html - Mensaje original De: JC OConnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: lunes, 17 de noviembre,

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread PN Stenquist
Vultures can be good if you cook them for a long time and spice them heavily. Paul On Nov 17, 2008, at 5:04 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:38 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are surrounded with wildlife preserves and Gray Lodge State Wildlife Area, where

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Brian. I've put the FA 80~320 to good use. I actually bought it 'til the DA*60~250 f/4 became available..depending on its price. Now I'm thinking about maybe keeping it and picking up the DA*50~135 f/2.8.(??) Have to wait 'til the 60~250 price is announced. Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08,

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
I'll take your word for it, Paul. |-P Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 2:24 PM Vultures can be good if

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
I agree, Frank. Another reason I like the area, it's a 78F this PM. Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, November 17, 2008,

Re: PESO: Your Move

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Nicely captured 'agony'. :-(( Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Your Move To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 1:48 PM K10D with DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 65mm. F3.2 @ 1/20th,

Re: What was the name of the USA issued Pentax SLR that was equivilent to the ProgramA?

2008-11-17 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I prefer the 'don't give them a fish but teach them to fish' approach ;-) - Mensaje original De: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: lunes, 17 de noviembre, 2008 23:17:39 Asunto: Re: What was the name of the USA issued Pentax SLR that

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 5:37 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree, Frank. Another reason I like the area, it's a 78F this PM. Shut up. I'm about to leave work and bike home (15 hilly miles) and it's currently 30 degrees F. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.

Re: PESO: Grizzled

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Looks like an apt description, Paul. Wish I could see a bit more of the face. Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Grizzled To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 2:01 PM

Re: PESO: Grizzled

2008-11-17 Thread PN Stenquist
Thanks Jack. Yes, the hat hides a bit too much. Paul On Nov 17, 2008, at 5:48 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Looks like an apt description, Paul. Wish I could see a bit more of the face. Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread Jack Davis
Ah yes, the first mile or so should be briskly refreshing. :-] Jack --- On Mon, 11/17/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 2:47

Re: California fires

2008-11-17 Thread keith_w
Cotty wrote: On 17/11/08, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I believe Cotty's net worth is about £17-, and he still has more money than brains. You bastard! £18 I'll have you know. \ Hell, I'll gladly give him the extra two £ so he can be a £20-innaire! Good onya, lad! keith -- PDML

Re: What was the name of the USA issued Pentax SLR that was equivilent to the ProgramA?

2008-11-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Oh, I get it, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll never bother you during fishing season... Jaume Lahuerta wrote: I prefer the 'don't give them a fish but teach them to fish' approach ;-) - Mensaje original De: P. J. Alling [EMAIL

Re: PESO: State Wildlife Area

2008-11-17 Thread P. J. Alling
frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 5:37 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree, Frank. Another reason I like the area, it's a 78F this PM. At least you'll get your exercise. Shut up. I'm about to leave work and bike home (15 hilly miles) and it's currently

Re: 60-250 mm lens

2008-11-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
In a Imaging Resaource Photokina 2008 video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgNaIa0NFUg Ned Bunnel says that the release time and price of the DA* 55, the 15/4 LTD and the 1,4 SDM TC will be announced in due time to PMA 2009. Nothing about the DA* 30 in that interview. MaritimTim 2008/11/17

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